TNT Episode #31: Avanator
Fan and friend of the show Ava White joins tnt today, they discuss the surreal experience of listeners only listening and not seeing the room or the faces of speakers. They reflect on the intimacy of the listening experience of KNOM vs AnchorageThe conversation then shifts to pets. Ava with her cats, Teresa with her dog, and Tate with his snakes. Ava also discusses her friend’s free spirited Ferriet, which Tate thinks of as a cat snake. 

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Hosts: Tate Coler and Teresa Trigg

Guest: Ava White

Produced by: Marc Rose

TNT Episode #30: A Radio Heart

Longtime KNOM volunteer Dave Coler joins the TNT podcast where he reflects on his deep love of music and how it eventually led him to the station. He shares the origin of his radio show, the story behind its intro, and what it was like to witness the transition from analog to digital in the radio work flow.

Dave, Tate, and Teresa also explore a brief history of recorded music, explain the art of making a mixtape, and take a nostalgic look back at rotary phones and party lines. Along the way, Tate opens up about the personal comfort he finds in music, and Dave shares his strong belief that the Rolling Stones are the greatest rock band of all time.

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Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tnt-podcast/id1771914706

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Hosts: Tate Coler and Teresa Trigg

Guest: Dave Coler

Produced by: Marc Rose

TNT Episode #29: The Language of Weather
Kitty from the National weather service returns to the TNT podcast to discuss -you guessed it- weather! Tate, Teresa, and Kitty dive into how weather shows up in everything: TV shows like Friends, movies like Back to the Future, our daily small talk, and even the way we describe our feelings (because who among us hasn’t had a cloudy-with-a-chance-of-tears kind of day?). They even touch on how weather shapes language itself.Tate and Kitty also discuss their shared origin of St. Louis, how they also lived in the same neighborhood in Anchorage, and Teresa shares her experience driving a muscle car during a trip to the city.

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Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/knom

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tnt-podcast/id1771914706

Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/50d87ca9-0989-45cb-af03-7b4309fd36f9

Hosts: Tate Coler and Teresa Trigg

Guest: Kitty Sopow

Produced by: Marc Rose

TNT Episode #28: The Ken Conundrum-To Bear Spray or Not To Bear Spray?

Ken rejoins the hosts for a lively discussion tackling some of life’s most pressing questions: Does pineapple belong on pizza? Can bacon and donuts truly coexist in culinary harmony? They also dive into Ken’s ambitious podcast idea, featuring a helicopter, a survival pack, and Teresa guiding Tate back to civilization.

The conversation takes an unexpected detour into covering the newest Deadpool movie, Hugh Jackman’s enduring role as Wolverine, and Tate’s ever-growing collection of nicknames. Teresa shares how her ADHD brain is a secret weapon for creative problem-solving.

To top it all off, the trio recounts Ken’s unforgettable first experience with bear spray—accidentally christening the station with it.

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Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/knom

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tnt-podcast/id1771914706

Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/50d87ca9-0989-45cb-af03-7b4309fd36f9

Hosts: Tate Coler and Teresa TriggGuest: Ken Lahneman

TNT Episode #13: Kitty’s Relationship with Orange, in Every Sense of the Word

In this lively episode, Kitty Sopow from the National Weather Service joins Tate and Teresa for a conversation that covers just about everything—except the weather! Kitty shares her amusing love-hate relationship with NASA, while Tate and Teresa dive into KNOM's content guidelines, explaining why certain words, songs, and phrases don't make it on air. The discussion meanders through lighthearted topics like grapefruit, orange sodas, and even favorite colors, making for a fun and unpredictable conversation.

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Hosts: Tate Coler and Teresa Trigg

Guest: Kitty Sopow 

Produced by: Marc Rose

TNT Episode #12: Nachos No More

In this episode, Tate and Teresa catch up with KNOM’s business manager, Teresa Martin, during one of her visits to the Nome station. Together, they reminisce about growing up in Nome and reflect on how much the town has changed over the years. The conversation turns nostalgic as they list long-gone local spots like Nachos, Pizza Napoli, Burger King, Ft. Davis Roadhouse, Peggy’s, and Music Mart. There’s also a humorous moment when host Teresa learns about the old-school poster boards—not the advertising kind, but the ones you put up on walls. 

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Hosts: Tate Coler and Teresa Trigg

Guest: Teresa Martin

Produced by: Marc Rose

TNT Episode #11: Big Brave World

Sarah’s back for another round with the hosts to talk about having “bold faith,” her spiritual journey, understanding the reason behind baptism, and how she shared her faith on a missionary trip to Uganda, where she was re-baptized (one could say she’s been there, done that, and did it again!). Tate shares insights from his mission work, how he finds beauty in complexity and how it brings him closer to God, along with his desire to travel to Russia and stories from his time in Istanbul. The trio also reflect on the beauty and spirituality they feel while exploring the tundra around Nome.

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Hosts: Tate Coler and Teresa Trigg

Guest: Sarah Swartz

Produced by: Marc Rose

TNT Episode #10: Just Noise with Joleen

In this episode, Tate and Teresa sit down with longtime KNOM volunteer and beloved community DJ, Joleen Oleson. Joleen shares her unique perspective on KNOM’s rich history, reflecting on the station’s earlier days, the music choices available at the time, and the evolution of KNOM through the years since she began volunteering. Tune in to hear stories of how the station has grown and adapted, all while maintaining its strong sense of community.

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Hosts: Tate Coler and Teresa Trigg

Guest: Joleen Oleson

Produced by: Marc Rose

TNT Episode #9: Sarah and a surprise Matt Damon

The hosts sit down with special guest Sarah Swartz, who has since become a full-time member of the programming team after transitioning from the News Department. In this episode, they dive into an entertaining mix of unrelated topics—from libraries (where Sarah confesses she might still have books checked out from pre-COVID), to CDs, Teresa’s unique blend of anxiety over action movies but love for horror, Tate’s inability to spell VHS, and Sarah’s enduring love for the movie Labyrinth. 

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Hosts: Tate Coler and Teresa Trigg

Guest: Sarah Swartz

Produced by: Marc Rose

TNT Episode #8: Sky - Rice to Meet You

Tate and Teresa sit down with summer intern Sky Farrell to talk about everyone’s four letter word - FOOD. They explore favorite foods, such as Sky’s favorite food rice, Subway sandwiches, delicious pho, and how KNOM loves to do potlucks to celebrate being together. 

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Hosts: Tate Coler and Teresa Trigg

Guest: Sky Farrell

Produced by: Marc Rose